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1. Write Your Novel From the Middle: A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers and Everyone in Between
By: James Scott Bell
4.20
Format: 93 pages, Kindle Edition
A powerful secret, and a fresh approach to writing bestselling fiction! What's the best way to wri… read more
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2. Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Dynamic Characters and Effective Viewpoints
By: Nancy Kress
4.05
Format: 232 pages, Paperback
Create Complex Characters How do you create a main character readers won't forget? How do you wr… read more
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"You must learn to be three people at once: writer, character, and reader."-Nancy Kress, Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Dynamic Characters and Effective Viewpoints
3. Jaws
By: Peter Benchley
3.00
Format: 80 pages, Hardcover
"Relentless terror." The Philadelphia Inquirer. The classic, blockbuster thriller of man-eating ter… read more
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- suspense
4. Story Trumps Structure: How to Write Unforgettable Fiction by Breaking the Rules
By: Steven James
4.39
Format: 306 pages, Kindle Edition
Don't limit your fiction - LIBERATE ITAll too often, following the "rules" of writing can constrict… read more
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- nonfiction
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"Think of a caterpillar entering a cocoon. Once he does so, one of two things will happen: He will either transform into a butterfly, or he will die. But no matter what else happens, he will never cli…"-Steven James, Story Trumps Structure: How to Write Unforgettable Fiction by Breaking the Rules
5. How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-by-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling
By: James N. Frey
4.15
Format: 399 pages, Hardcover
Written in a clear, crisp, accessible style, this book is perfect for beginners as well as professi… read more
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- mystery
7. Plot
By: Ansen Dibell
3.91
Format: 160 pages, Paperback
"There are ways to create, fix, steer and discover plots--ways which, over a writing life, you'd ev… read more
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8. Write Away: One Novelist's Approach to Fiction and the Writing Life
By: Elizabeth George
3.82
Format: 295 pages, Paperback
Bestselling author Elizabeth George has spent years teaching writing, and in Write Awayshe shares h… read more
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9. Zen in the Art of Writing
By: Ray Bradbury
3.75
Format: 368 pages, Paperback
"Every morning I jump out of bed and step on a land mine. The land mine is me. After the explosion,… read more
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10. Savages
By: Don Winslow
3.57
Format: 256 pages,
Part-time environmentalist and philanthropist Ben and his ex-mercenary buddy Chon run a Laguna Beac… read more
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11. Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print
By: Renni Browne , None
4.24
Format: 288 pages, Paperback
"A superb tutorial for anyone wanting to learn from pros how to polish fiction writing with panache… read more
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- nonfiction
- writing
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"Movies and television may be influencing writers to write more visually, using immediate scenes with specific points of view to put their stories across. But fiction can always accomplish something t…"-Renni Browne, Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print
12. The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller
By: John Truby
4.26
Format: 445 pages, Hardcover
John Truby is one of the most respected and sought-after story consultants in the film industry, an… read more
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"Audiences love both the feeling part (reliving the life) and the thinking part (figuring out the puzzle) of a story. Every good story has both."-John Truby, The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller
"No individual element in your story, including the hero, will work unless you first create it and define it in relation to all the other elements."-John Truby, The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller
"Good storytelling lets the audience relive events in the present so they can understand the forces, choices, and emotions that led the character to do what he did."-John Truby, The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller
"The story world isn't a copy of life as it is. It's life as human beings imagine it could be. It is human life condensed and heightened so that the audience can gain a better understanding of how lif…"-John Truby, The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller
13. Writing the Breakout Novel
By: Anne Perry , Donald Maass
3.10
Format: None pages, Paperback
Take your fiction to the next level! Maybe you're a first-time novelist looking for practical guida… read more
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14. The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks & Win Your Inner Creative Battles
By: Steven Pressfield , Robert McKee
4.08
Format: None pages,
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15. Plot & Structure: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish
By: James Scott Bell
4.26
Format: None pages, Paperback
Craft an Engaging Plot How does plot influence story structure? What's the difference between plott… read more
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17. Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting
By: Robert McKee
4.29
Format: 176 pages, Hardcover
Robert McKee's screenwriting workshops have earned him an international reputation for inspiring no… read more
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18. Marple: Twelve New Mysteries
By: Naomi Alderman
3.81
Format: 384 pages, Hardcover
A brand-new collection of short stories featuring the Queen of Mystery’s legendary detective Jane M… read more
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19. Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
By: Jessica Brody
4.50
Format: 320 pages, Paperback
SAVE THE CAT!® by Blake Snyder is a popular screenwriting book series and storytelling methodology … read more
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- nonfiction
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"We call that real problem the SHARD OF GLASS. It's a psychological wound that has been festering beneath the surface of your hero for a long time. The skin has grown over it, leaving behind an unsigh…"-Jessica Brody, Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
20. How to Write a Mystery: A Handbook from Mystery Writers of America
By: Lee Child
4.14
Format: 336 pages, Paperback
From 70 of the most successful mystery writers in the business, an invaluable guide to crafting mys… read more
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21. 22 Bahnen
By: Caroline Wahl
4.36
Format: 208 pages, Hardcover
Tildas Tage sind strikt durchgetaktet: studieren, an der Supermarktkasse sitzen, sich um ihre klein… read more
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